Popular Luhya traditional vegetables are also called saga (Maragoli), spider plant (English), and esaka (Lubukusu). Its hairy, purple stems resemble spider limbs, as the English name implies. However, its look shouldn’t deter potential customers from giving it a try. Yes, it’s a delicious veggie.
Of the indigenous vegetables grown in Luhya, tsisaka has the most economic potential, but cultivating it is a challenging task. This is due to the fact that namasaka needs lots of rainfall, higher temperatures, and fertile, well-drained soils.
Fresh spider plant is rich in proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and minerals which are lacking in most leafy vegetables. It has medicinal benefits. It also contains phenol compounds which can be used to cure diseases such as cancer, asthma, diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Spiderplant(tsisaka/saga/saget) Recipe
Ingredients
- leaves Spiderplant
- 2 large Onions
- 250 ml Milk
- Pinch salt
Cooking Instructions
- Step 1Clean the spider plant leaves well and bring to a boil
- Step 2Heat a different sufuria and heat the oil well. Add your onions. I love cutting them in half rings
- Step 3Cook your onions until golden brown and add your boiled vegetables.
- Step 4Let the vegetables cook well until all the water is dried up. Add milk as per your preference
- Step 5Keep adding milk to the vegetables as you boil daily. It gets sweeter and tastier each passing day
- Step 6Enjoy with ugali.
